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Man found guilty of repeated rape and sexual assault of sister
Summary
A 49‑year‑old man from Meath was found guilty by a Central Criminal Court jury of four counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault against his teenage sister between 1983 and 1990. He was acquitted of one count of sexual assault that occurred in their father's car in 1982. The jury delivered a unanimous verdict after six hours of deliberation following a week‑long trial. The sister, who was aged between about 14 and 20 during the offences, described the abuse as beginning with touching and tickling, progressing to rape, and occurring in fields, wooded areas, a shed and the family home. She said the brother always ejaculated on her stomach and claimed a local priest had advised him to do so to prevent pregnancy. The trial was emotionally taxing for the sister, who took several breaks and was supported by Justice Deirdre Murphy. The man was remanded in custody ahead of sentencing on 19 February. The unnamed 49-year-old pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man found guilty of repeated rape and sexual assault of sister. Charges or matters: all charges. Procedural stage: finding. Findings: Acquitted
When:
- February 19 Adjournment
- 1983 and 1990 Other
- 2018-01-22 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: all charges (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Finding: Acquitted
Outcome: Acquitted; The man was remanded in custody ahead of sentencing on February 19.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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